Patents Issued in November 25, 2021
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Publication number: 20210361093Abstract: A wrinkle pillow, comprising two lobes each comprising a top, a bottom, and a side; a tapered indentation joining the two lobes, wherein the two lobes and the tapered indentation form an exterior comprising an hourglass shape, and further wherein the tapered indentation comprising a top, a bottom, and a side; and a filling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Sylvia Longoria Dorsey
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Publication number: 20210361094Abstract: An anti-wrinkle anatomic pillow that allows that users rest on their backs, face down or on the side without this causing expression lines in their skins.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Marcela URIBE
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Publication number: 20210361095Abstract: A head and neck support assembly for supporting a user's head and shoulder when the user is lying face down includes a head cushion that is positionable on a support surface to support a user's head above the support surface. The head cushion has a plurality of air passages is integrated therein to facilitating the user to breathe when the user is lying face down. A shoulder cushion is movably coupled to the head cushion and the shoulder cushion is oriented to extend along a line is oriented perpendicular to a center line of the head cushion. In this way the shoulder cushion supports the user's clavicles above the support surface and the shoulder cushion is foldable into a storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Steven Bradstreet
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Publication number: 20210361096Abstract: There is disclosed a cup comprising a cup body comprising an opening and provided to contain a beverage; and a handle part provided in an outer surface of the cup body and configured to be holdable by a user, wherein the handle part forms a preset angle with respect to an outer surface of the cup body so that the cup body supported by handle part is spaced from a table surface or floor when the handle part in contact with the table surface or floor, and wherein the length or width at which the handle part is formed is provided in a size such that when the handle part contacts with the table surface or floor, an imaginary normal extending from the table surface or floor to the center of gravity of the cup body to pass through the handle part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Bongchan KIM, Daejin KIM, Guntae KIM, Youngmi PARK
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Publication number: 20210361097Abstract: A convertible beverage container includes a first pod portion and a second pod portion. The first and second pod portions are configured to alternately form (a) a pod configuration in which a base element at a base end of the first pod portion is fixably attached to an open orifice at a drinking end of the second pod portion and (b) a stemware configuration in which an attachment element at an attachment end of the first pod portion is fixably attached to an attachment region of the second pod portion to form a stemware drinking vessel having a foot, a stem, and a bowl in which the first pod portion forms the foot and stem of the stemware drinking vessel and the second pod portion forms the bowl of the stemware drinking vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Scott F. Suprina
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Publication number: 20210361098Abstract: A leakage-proof cup with a cup body and a cup cover has an insertion hole penetrating through the cup cover, a sealing element made of an elastic material detachably connected in the insertion hole, and a notch for a straw to be inserted into the cup body formed in the sealing element. The outer edge of the lower end of the sealing element is provided with a flange annularly distributed along the sealing element and extending in a radial direction. The insertion hole is provided with a first step matched with the flange. When the sealing element is connected to the insertion hole, the flange is abutted against the first step. When the straw is taken out of the insertion hole, the sealing element is reset under the elastic force of the sealing element and closes the notch so the water in the cup cannot be spilled out.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Ningbo Hailan Plastic Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shuibing Zhou
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Publication number: 20210361099Abstract: A drinking cup assembly includes a handle with a compartment for storing a utensil. The utensil includes a panel that forms a part of the handle. When the utensil is contained in the compartment, the panel occupies an opening that leads to the compartment. The utensil may be a stirrer, spoon, fork or knife. The handle may be permanently attached to the cup or removable from the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Ryan Wolfe
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Publication number: 20210361100Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for regulating a temperature of a drink, the system comprising: a receptacle system defining a recess for receiving a drinking vessel, including: an outer receptacle, and an inner receptacle that is removably couplable to the outer receptacle, wherein a cavity is defined between the outer receptacle and the inner receptable, the receptacle system comprising a top end portion, a bottom end portion, an inner wall portion, and an outer wall portion, the top end portion defines a top opening of the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Randall Pawlik, Lisa Pawlik
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Publication number: 20210361101Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable cup holder for holding a beverage container. The adjustable cup holder includes a body, a base configured to support the weight of a beverage container, an adjustable diameter ratchet strap configured to accommodate a diameter of the beverage container, and a connector. The holding portion of the cup holder may be connected to the body via a first hinge configured such that the beverage container holding portion is rotatable relative to the body about an axis to allow beverage container holding portion to hold the beverage container relatively level. The holding portion of the cup holder may be connected to the body via a hinge configured such that the beverage container holding portion is pivotable relative to the body about an axis from a use position to a stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Leslie Hsu Besner, Jeffrey Servaites
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Publication number: 20210361102Abstract: A floor mat with a damp-proof effect includes a base and a mat portion. The base has a bottom plate, a blocking member, a female fastener, and a male fastener. The bottom plate has a top side and a bottom side. Plural supporting legs extend downward from the bottom side. The blocking member runs along the periphery of the bottom plate and extends upward of, and forms a receiving groove together with, the top side. The female fastener is provided on the periphery of the bottom plate and forms an opening. The male fastener is provided on the same periphery and extends downward of the bottom side. The height of the mat portion, which is detachably received in the receiving groove, is flush with or higher than the top edge of the blocking member. The floor mat will not easily get damp.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: JIAN-QUAN GAO
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Publication number: 20210361103Abstract: Medication-receivers for safely and securely receiving the temporarily delivery of medications are discussed. Such medication-receivers may be removably attached to exterior doors of structures such as, but not limited to, residences and/or businesses, without damage to such exterior doors, and in a manner that minimizes and/or deters theft of contents of the given medication-receiver. Such medication-receivers may have a cabinet and a downward sliding drawer for receiving the medication. The drawer may be locked to the cabinet. Such medication-receivers may be outfitted with various electronics that may facilitate safe and secure delivery of medication, including locking and unlocking of the drawer, delivery verification, recipient pickup verification, secure access controls, tamper monitoring, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Securum Capsa, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Raphael, Jason Scott Altman, Elias Yael Marquez Flores
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Publication number: 20210361104Abstract: A secure, lockable folding storage box is disclosed herein. The storage box may attach to doors or walls. The storage box and fastening mechanism is adjustable to accommodate doors of various sizes. The storage box may also be mounted to any fixed or mobile structure. The storage box may be remotely locked, or unlocked, and/or have a programmable key access code interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Daniel Todd McLean, Stephen B. Swensen
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Publication number: 20210361105Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an ornamental system, apparatus and method that is dynamically modifiable. Embodiments of the ornament system comprise a processor, at least one ornamental member and a data controller. The processor is a computer or similar device that stores data for transmission. The ornamental member is configured to receive and display data stored in a database. Embodiments of the present invention can be coupled to other ornamental systems across a wide area network, wherein users can share data files for display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Gregory A. Piccionelli
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Publication number: 20210361106Abstract: A side-squeezing squeezer including a hinge, a first presser connected to the hinge, a second presser connected to the hinge opposite of the first presser, and a support positioned between the first presser and the second presser and configured to hold a foodstuff in place. The first and second pressers may be configured to squeeze the foodstuff using lever action from the side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Renee Maverick, Alexander Maverick
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Publication number: 20210361107Abstract: A drinking container with filtering cover comprises a cup cover component, an inner plug component, a cup body, and a bottom cover component. A first accommodating space is formed in the cup body; the inner plug component seals the first accommodating space; the cup cover component is connected with the cup body; the bottom cover component is connected to the lower part of the cup body; the bottom cover component comprises a bottom cover and a filtering mesh cover. A second accommodating space is provided in the bottom cover; the filtering mesh cover is placed in the second accommodating space. A third accommodating space is provided in the filtering mesh cover; a filtering mesh member is provided on the filtering mesh cover; and the filtering mesh cover is rotatably connected with a folding supporting component and forms an accommodating position and a supporting position by rotating the folding supporting component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Haers HK LimitedInventor: Lizhen Lyu
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Publication number: 20210361108Abstract: A device for making a beverage particularly a coffee-based beverage, comprising an electronic control unit; a portable cooking pot having a bottom and an open top for receiving a mixture that is added to the cooking pot to make the beverage, in which a cooking process is performed; a heating means for heating the cooking pot during the cooking process; and an infrared temperature sensor for contactless sensing the temperature in the cooking pot. Said infrared temperature sensor is configured to detect the temperature of an upper surface of the mixture during the cooking process and said infrared temperature sensor is disposed in proximity to the cooking pot, at a distance such as to allow the measurement of the temperature of the upper surface of the mixture contactless.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: EKSEN MAKINE SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.Inventor: Ragip Okan OZGE
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Publication number: 20210361109Abstract: A beverage container having a strainer includes a body having an opening end with a coupling portion. The strainer includes a ring member connected with the coupling portion and a plurality of bridge portions connected with the ring member. A plurality of outlets is formed between the bridge portions and the ring member. A first bucket member with a first stopping portion is detachably connected with the connecting member. A second bucket member is movably connected with the first bucket member to move upwardly or downwardly along the first bucket member. A second stopping portion is disposed on the second bucket member for being blocked by the first stopping portion to prevent the second bucket member from leaving the first bucket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Tzu Yuan Shen
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Publication number: 20210361110Abstract: A coffee-specific electronic scale comprising an electronic scale. The electronic scale comprises a base; a main control chip is provided on the base; wires are provided on the main control chip; No. 1 scale device and No. 2 scale device are provided in the base; a pour-over coffee stand is provided on the No. 2 scale device; and a filter device is provided on the pour-over coffee stand; the No. 1 scale device and the No. 2 scale device are separately connected to the main control chip by means of wires; an operating panel, which is connected with the main control chip by conducting wires, is set on the external wall of the base. The coffee-specific electronic scale can accurately weigh real-time total water pouring amount in the process of making drip coffee, thus helping to more accurately regulate the water pouring rate, reducing errors in calculating the concentration of coffee, and ensuring the taste of the coffee.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Huachun Zhan
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Publication number: 20210361111Abstract: A bean grinding coffee maker to solve a sealing problem of a power outlet passage at a bottom of a coffee bean grinding device. The bottom of the coffee bean grinding device is provided with the power outlet passage. A brewing device is disposed under the power outlet passage and in communication with the coffee bean grinding device through the power outlet passage. A sealing component is disposed at an end opening of the power outlet passage to seal the end opening of the power outlet passage. A blocking plate is disposed between the sealing component and the brewing device, and is staggered with or presses against a bottom of the sealing component by means of moving to control the powder outlet passage to be communicated with or isolated from the brewing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Guozhi ZHAO, Xiaolin CHEN
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Publication number: 20210361112Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus and methods for active pressure control thereof. In one aspect, a method for controlling a beverage dispensing apparatus may include: a) determining whether a first beverage to be prepared at a first temperature or a second beverage to be prepared a second temperature has been selected for preparation, the first temperature being greater than the second temperature; and b) selecting a maximum pressure threshold for a beverage preparation fluid circuit of the beverage dispensing apparatus based on whether the first beverage or the second beverage has been selected in step a), wherein the maximum pressure threshold is set by selecting from at least a first pressure threshold when the first beverage has been determined to have been selected and a second pressure threshold when the second beverage has been determined to have been selected, the first pressure being less than the second pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Stephen HOBDEN, Paul FLETCHER
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Publication number: 20210361113Abstract: A piece of equipment for grilling food includes a frame that can be translated vertically and rotated by 180°, and is adapted to support several pairs of grates hinged to each other. A first motor causes the grate-holding frame to translate vertically and a second motor is configured to rotate the grate-holding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Alessandro Regazzon
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Publication number: 20210361114Abstract: An oven floor system for tiling an oven floor surface comprises a plurality of tiles each having an underside and a plurality of support elements. Undersides of the tiles each comprise a plurality of recesses for housing support elements. When in use the undersides of the tiles are spaced from the surface by the support elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Thomas Robert Llewelyn GOZNEY
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Publication number: 20210361115Abstract: A direct-current (DC) solid-fuel grill comprises a direct-current power source and a direct-current auger motor receiving power from the direct-current power source. The DC solid-fuel grill may also comprise a solid-fuel grill component configured to be driven by the direct-current auger motor. A direct-current controller or processor is in communication with the direct-current auger motor. The direct-current controller or processor is configured to provide at least a first signal to the direct-current auger motor causing the solid-fuel grill component to actuate at a first velocity, and a second signal to the direct-current auger motor causing the solid-fuel grill component to actuate at a second velocity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Michael Colston, Daniel W. Sluder, Daniel A. Altenritter
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Publication number: 20210361116Abstract: A foldable grill device includes a cooking grill, a heating device which is operated with a flammable gas, and a carrier frame which holds the cooking grill. The carrier frame includes a plurality of plate-shaped walls, and at least two opposite bearing elements in which the heating device is held so as to be releasable. The plurality of plate shaped walls are interconnected via releasable plug-in connections so that a release of the releasable plug-in connections converts the foldable grill device into a transport and storage state in which the plurality of plate-shaped walls and the cooking grill are placed one on top of another to form a flat stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: CHRISTIAN BATTEL
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Publication number: 20210361117Abstract: A grill cover is configured to be utilized with a grill having a metallic component, the grill cover includes a cover body, a magnetic fastener, and a secondary fastener. The cover body presents an outer edge disposed along a bottom side and a cover void therein configured to receive the grill therein. The magnetic fastener and the secondary fastener are each secured to the cover body. The magnetic fastener is configured to provide a magnetic force to keep the magnetic fastener selectively secured to the metallic component of the grill so as to keep the cover body in place around the grill therein. The secondary fastener is configured to reduce a cross-sectional area of the cover void so as to prevent the grill cover from being removed from the grill while the secondary fastener is emplaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Joshua Drew WALKER
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Publication number: 20210361118Abstract: A live-fire grill has been developed with a central opening and one or more adjustable accessories. In one example, the central opening is covered by a central grate to provide a more typical grilling experience. In another example, the central grate is raised to prevent food loss down the central opening. Surrounding the central opening is a griddle with an outer periphery defining a retention ledge. The retention ledge serves as a backstop to prevent food falling off the griddle and onto the ground. Attached to the grill is one or more rods holding one or more adjustable accessories. The accessories automatically lock in position and may be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. In one example, the accessory is an adjustable grate with 360 degrees of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Norris Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Aaron Lee Norris, Daron Lee Norris
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Publication number: 20210361119Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing coffee beans, comprising a hopper defining a chamber adapted to contain the beans and provided, on the bottom, with an admission opening; a support base to support the hopper; a rotary dosing device rotatably mounted in a seat to rotate from and to a rest position, and provided with at least one cavity open on the outer surface of the rotary dosing device; and vacuum generating means to create and maintain the vacuum within the chamber. The dosing device has at least one annular groove engaged by a V-ring seal comprising a sealing lip, which, in said rest position, is compressed against an annular surface of the seat to seal the chamber and it is oriented relative to said seat, so as to be further compressed against said annular surface when subjected to a vacuum created in the chamber when air is sucked out therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Massimiliano Valsecchi
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Publication number: 20210361120Abstract: The present disclosure provides a locking false bottom multifunctional kitchen appliance, including: a main body that is machined into a sheet-like body from a silica gel material, two sides of a left side body and a right side body of the sheet-like body being docked to define a circular body, an upper flange and a lug protruding outwards from a top of the circular body, a support side being disposed at a bottom of the circular body, a groove being recessively disposed on the support side, a docking portion of the circular body being provided with a catch device, the catch device being capable of operating the left side body and the right side body of the circular body for combination or separation. During use, any sheet having a desired number of meshes only needs to be mounted. The sheets are diversified, and thus the product is multifunctional, reasonable in structure, convenient in use, and highly practicable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Guimin LI
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Publication number: 20210361121Abstract: Provided is a cutting board including a first board section, a second board section, and a hinge assembly pivotally coupling the first and second board sections together. The first board section has a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first inner surface, a first outer surface, a first front surface, and a first rear surface and the second board section has a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a second inner surface, a second outer surface, a second front surface, and a second rear surface. The hinge assembly pivotally and removably couples the first and second board sections together such that the first and second inner surfaces face one another in an unfolded position and the first and second bottom surfaces face one another in a folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: DANA W. ALTHEIMER
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Publication number: 20210361122Abstract: Various technologies for computing are disclosed. For example, these technologies can enable to output a content including a visual content and a sound content.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Roman Tsibulevskiy, Barry Greenbaum
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Publication number: 20210361123Abstract: A hand-sanitizer dispenser kit includes an outer box or container; a bag having a concealable or retractable spout for dispensing the material stored within the bag; and a plurality of spray bottles. Wherein the bag is located within the box and the box has an opening configured to allow the spout of the bag to be placed inside of the box when the spout is in a retracted position or outside of the box when the spout is in a non-retracted position; and wherein the spout must be rotated before the material inside of it can be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Club Caribe Distillers, LLCInventor: Alberto De la Cruz
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Publication number: 20210361124Abstract: A hand sanitizing station includes a conduit in fluid communication with a source of sanitizer, the conduit having a fluid outlet. In addition, the hand sanitizing station includes a valve coupled to the conduit and configured to control the volume of sanitizer that exits the fluid outlet, the valve having a control arm. Further, the hand sanitizing station includes a pedal, and a cable connected between the pedal and the control arm of the valve and configured to move the control arm when the pedal is depressed and open the valve a predetermined amount. Movement of the pedal from a first position to a second position causes sanitizer to flow by gravity from the conduit and out of the fluid outlet, and movement of the pedal from the second position back to the first position closes the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Robert H. McKinley, JR., William Davis Massey
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Publication number: 20210361125Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a unique touchless combination device that provides simultaneous convenient use of three features, such as dispensing of liquid sanitizer, access to paper tissues, and a compartment for immediate and safe disposal of used tissues. Touchless operation is provided by use of several proximity sensors which allow to access and use all features of the device without need to touch any part of it. Disclosed embodiments also utilize UV LED lights for the purpose of disinfecting used and disposed tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: RAC-STA, LLCInventors: Heather Racioppi, Gina Stavola
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Publication number: 20210361126Abstract: Provided is a touchless dispenser including a body, a motor housing coupled to the body, a control assembly including a control board, a motor communicatively coupled to the control board, a cam coupled to the motor, an actuator driven between first and second positions by movement of the cam, and a sensor communicatively coupled to the control board, a reservoir coupled to the body for holding fluid, and a tube assembly having an inlet coupled to the reservoir to receive fluid from the reservoir and an outlet positioned forward of the sensor. The sensor can sense a presence of a user, which is communicated to the control board to cause the actuator to be driven from the first position to the second position to contact the tube assembly to dispense fluid in the tube assembly to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Thanh Tran, Brian Lieu, Leo Borado, Dan Lau, Enoch Hwang, Juan Pena, Chris Selstad
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Publication number: 20210361127Abstract: The Utility Model discloses a sealed wet wipe cover and a suit of wet wipe bag, comprising a wet wipe cover consisting of a connection part and a cover body, wherein a hole is formed in the middle of the connection part, a rubber sealing gasket is formed in the connection part and gasket completely covers the hole, the connection part is fixed on a wet wipe taking-out opening of a wet wipe bag in a sealing manner, and the sealing gasket breaks a wet wipe penetration seal under downward force; the Utility Model also comprises a hook body which comprises a sharp end and a hook end, wherein the sharp end is used for piercing the sealing gasket, and the hook end is used for hooking wet wipes in the wet wipe bag through the sealing gasket. By use of matched wet wipe cover and hook body, the application can solve the problem that the wet wipe is inconvenient to take out from the wet wipe bag while realizing the sealing effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Lin-da WANG
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Publication number: 20210361128Abstract: A cleaning wipe holding apparatus suited for hoisting cleaning wipes along a wall or any suitable vertical surface is presented. The cleaning wipe holding apparatus contains a mounting bracket, at least one mounting element, and a fastening element. The mounting bracket contains a mounting surface and a fastening surface. The mounting surface traverses along the mounting bracket. The fastening surface traverses along the mounting bracket, opposite to the mounting surface. The at least one mounting element is distributed about the mounting surface. The fastening element is connected adjacent to the fastening surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: James Hofer
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Publication number: 20210361129Abstract: A portable toilet seat for child toilet training is provided. The portable seat is configurable between a deployed position for use atop a conventional toilet seat and a retracted position for storage and transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Ryan Bailey, Ji Hyun Chon
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Publication number: 20210361130Abstract: A retaining pin having a body section with an aperture therein and an actuation mechanism arranged at a first end of the body section. A pin is provided and connected at a first end to the actuation means and extending therefrom, through the aperture of the body section. An outer sleeve is arranged around the pin in contact therewith and the outer sleeve comprises an expandable section that, upon operation of the actuation means, can be expanded from a first dimension to a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is greater than the first.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Paul DELANEY
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Publication number: 20210361131Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone with multiple cyclone air inlets, and a header that is upstream of at least some of the cyclone air inlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20210361132Abstract: A self-driving cleaner includes a main body and a driving unit for driving in a cleaning area. The cleaner suctions foreign material on the floor in the cleaning area. The cleaner includes a first pattern irradiation unit and a second pattern irradiation unit on the front surface of the main body, the first and second pattern irradiation units radiating light in a preset pattern towards the front lower side and the front upper side of the main body, respectively. The cleaner includes a camera on the front surface of the main body, for capturing, at a preset interval, an image including a first light pattern and a second light pattern formed by the first and the second pattern irradiation units, respectively. The cleaner includes a control unit for determining whether a first obstacle exists at a location upwardly spaced apart from the floor, using the image captured by the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Chulmo SUNG, Hyungjin JEON
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Publication number: 20210361133Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer plate for a vacuum cleaner filter bag, comprising at least one sealing element, a base plate in which a passage opening is formed, and a centering device which extends at least partly around the periphery of the passage opening, said centering device having at least one first spring element which, upon deformation in the radial direction, exerts a restoring force directed counter to the deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Eurofilters Holding N.V.Inventors: Ralf SAUER, Jan Schultink
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Publication number: 20210361134Abstract: A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner includes a chamber having an inlet through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber. A disc located at the outlet rotates about a rotational axis and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes. The dirt-laden fluid enters the chamber along a flow axis that intersects the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Charles Howard PERCY-RAINE, Andrew John ISAACS, Alexander Michael CAMPBELL-HILL
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Publication number: 20210361135Abstract: A dirt collector that includes a housing and an air-permeable filter media extending from the housing such that the filter media and housing at least partially define a collection volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Michael Bloom, Steven Marcus, William Jacob Kozlowski, JR.
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Publication number: 20210361136Abstract: Disclosed herein is a travel method of an intelligent robot cleaner. According to the present disclosure, it is possible to minimize a cleaning travel path in a cleaning target region and thus reduce a cleaning time by accumulating a plus unit point when the cleaner travels along a plurality of cleaning travel paths, accumulating a minus unit point when the cleaner travels along an overlapped cleaning travel path among the plurality of cleaning travel paths, and determining a final cleaning travel path by learning the accumulated unit point. The intelligent robot cleaner can be associated with an artificial intelligence module, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, devices related to 5G services, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Taehyun KIM, Beomoh KIM, Jichan MAENG, Wonho SHIN, Jonghoon CHAE
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Publication number: 20210361137Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous cleaning robot. The autonomous cleaning robot may include a main body (1) and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly is mounted on the main body (1). The cleaning assembly may include a first cleaning subassembly (2) removable and provided on the main body (1). The first cleaning subassembly (2) is moved in the forward direction or the backward direction of the main body (1) when the first cleaning subassembly (2) is loaded or removed from the main body (1). The first cleaning subassembly (2) is removable and connected to the main body (1) through a connecting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Shenzhen Rock Times Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xing Li, Song Peng, Youcheng Lu
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Publication number: 20210361138Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid container and an autonomous cleaning robot. The liquid container may include a container case and a cleaning cloth that is removable and mounted on the container case. The cleaning cloth may include a first guiding member disposed thereon. The container case may include a second guiding member. The first guiding member and the second guiding member cooperate with each other to define an assembly direction of the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth can be installed correctly by defining the assembly direction of the first guiding member and the second guiding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Shenzhen Rock Times Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xing Li, Song Peng, Youcheng Lu
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Publication number: 20210361139Abstract: A cutting device is disclosed. The cutting device has a housing, a cutting assembly that is movably disposed in the housing, the cutting assembly including a body member, an actuating member, and a first urging member that is configured to urge the actuating member away from the body member, from an inner position toward an outer position relative to the body member, by applying a first urging force, and a second urging member that is configured to urge the cutting assembly to retract within the housing by applying a second urging force that urges the actuating member to move from an extended position toward a retracted position relative to the housing. The housing includes at least one recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Thomas Scimone, Scot Herbst, Robert Joseph Gallegos
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Publication number: 20210361140Abstract: A device for recovering energy from hot wares includes a standalone cabinet structure having a housing that defines an internal rack receiving space and an energy recovery system associated with the cabinet structure. The rack receiving space is sized to receive and hold multiple racks of hot wares at the same time. The energy recovery system is configured to transfer heat from the hot wares to a fluid passing through the cabinet structure. A method of recovering heat from wares, and a warewash machine that includes an energy recovery system are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Alexander R. Anim-Mensah, Robert J. Zito, Don E. Iles, Shane T. Kosir, Prasanna V. Murlidharan
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Publication number: 20210361141Abstract: A washing-agent dispenser designed for being mounted at a through opening (A) of a tub wall (5) of a dishwasher comprises: —a dispenser body (11), having a rear part (11?) and a front part (11?); —a perimetral gasket (30) mounted in a corresponding seat (S) of the dispenser body (11) and prearranged for exerting a sealing action with respect to a mounting side (5a) of the tub wall (5); —a frame (40) having a substantially annular shape, defining a central passage (B) through which the rear part (11?) of the dispenser body (11) is insertable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Marco BIANCHI, Marta ARMATO, Paolo SAVINI
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Publication number: 20210361142Abstract: An image recording device includes a processor. The processor acquires time-series images of endoscopy, temporarily records all of the time-series images of the endoscopy in a buffer memory, retrieves the time-series images temporarily recorded in the buffer memory and identifies an appearance of a lesion from the retrieved time-series images, and records in a memory a predetermined image of the time-series images temporarily recorded in the buffer memory, according to the identified appearance of the lesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Makoto KITAMURA, Yamato KANDA